Savannah based Colonial Group Inc. has announced a new era of leadership as it prepares to mark a major milestone in the company’s history in 2021.Christian B. Demere Demere has been named chief executive officer, succeeding his father, Robert H. Demere, Jr.....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-4d-22h-9m ago
What started as a red hot container market for Far East to U.S. trades has now spread to other routes, with rates from the Far East to Brazil seeing particularly high spot rates, BIMCO says. On January 24, 2021, the base freight rate for a forty…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-4d-22h-24m ago
Royal IHC has been awarded the contract for the design and engineering of a 6,500yd3 trailing suction hopper dredge TSHD for U.S. based Cashman Dredging amp Marine Contracting Co., LLC.The tailor made shallow draft TSHD design combines advanced technology with a high level of maneuverability…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-4d-23h-27m ago
In the more than two decades since the Kyoto Protocol was adopted, national policies on climate change have had dangerously and disappointingly little effect on global emissions.Within the current economic system, perhaps the most ambitious…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-4d-23h-49m ago
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä announced Thursday it has secured a deal to supply dual fuel engines for six new 172,500 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carriers being built by South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-23m ago
A plunge in the volume of crude oil stored on ships combined with unexpected cuts from top producer Saudi Arabia have created a glut of vessels available for hire, pressuring the outlook for supertankers this year.Earnings for very large crude…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-1h-2m ago
Pirates who kidnapped 15 sailors from a Turkish crewed container ship in the Gulf of Guinea on Saturday have made their first contact with the shipping company to discuss a ransom, Turkish state media reported on Thursday.“Communication has been established with crew members of the Mozart containe....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-2h-10m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, dropped for the fifth session in a row on Thursday, as rates waned for capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessel....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-2h-28m ago
Viking Line amp 39 s flagship Viking Glory was floated out from its building dock at XSI Shipyard in Xiamen, China, on Tuesday.The new 222.6 meter, 63,800gt ro pax vessel is due to enter service on the Stockholm Åland Turku route in early 2022. It will have capacity for 2…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-18h-12m ago
Satellite communications company Inmarsat said it has secured a fleet wide agreement with Tidewater to upgrade the majority of the offshore support vessel OSV owner amp 39 s active fleet to Fleet Xpress, complete with advanced vessel technology efficiencies…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-19h-34m ago
New England’s busiest port moves closer to welcoming larger containerships and growing the regional economy with the completion of the second phase of a three part dredging program last month, nearly one year ahead of schedule.Cashman Dredging…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-20h-27m ago
A set of 10 hand drawn, 16th century maps showing the progress of the Spanish Armada that attacked England in 1588, an event that shaped national identity, will remain in the country after a museum raised 600,000 pounds $824,000 to buy them.The ink and watercolor maps…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-21h-14m ago
Rome and Paris agreed on Wednesday that a proposed combination of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and French rival Chantiers de l amp 39 Atlantique no longer made sense in the current economic environment.State owned Fincantieri amp 39 s bid to take over its French peer…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-21h-30m ago
Biblia, Inc., Marine Towing and Transportation has ordered a new dry dock to service its fleet tugs and barges.The 500 ton lift capacity floating dry dock was designed by JMS Naval Architects and is currently being built by Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, La.....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-21h-34m ago
French shipping group CMA CGM said on Wednesday it has reached an agreement with Egypt to operate a future container terminal at the port of Alexandria.Operations at the planned terminal are due to start in 2022, CMA CGM said in a statement. Reporting by Gus Trompiz Editing by Chris Reese ....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-22h-8m ago
Dutch shipbuilder Damen amp 39 s new Fast Crew Supplier FCS 7011, which will be able to carry 122 people in a single trip, hit the water earlier this month at Damen Shipyards Antalya, Turkey. The vessel, which Damen has dubbed amp 34 as a quantum leap forward in marine access solutions…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-11m ago
An innovative, zero emissions workboat featuring hydrofoils and a fully electric propulsion system is scheduled to hit the water before the end of the year.The 11 meter vessel, announced by Artemis Technologies COO, Prof. Mark Gillan, during…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-22m ago
President Joe Biden was set on Wednesday to sign executive actions to combat climate change, including pausing new oil and gas leases on federal land and cutting fossil fuel subsidies as he pursues green policies in stark contrast to those of…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-1h-30m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index slipped to its lowest in nearly three weeks on Wednesday, dragged by a drop in demand for the larger capesize vessel segment.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-1h-45m ago
China said on Wednesday it was seeking details about 25 of its nationals who were among 61 crew on two supertankers seized by Indonesia on suspicion of illegally transferring oil.Indonesia said on Sunday it had seized the vessels after they…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-2h-49m ago
In a recent study that I Tech conducted with U.K. independent marine coatings consultants, Safinah Group, we estimated that unacceptable levels of hard fouling, predominantly barnacles, across the global commercial could be responsible for at least 110 million tons of excess carbon emissions…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-3h-34m ago
Great Lakes Dredge amp Dock, a U.S. based dredging services giant, on Wednesday announced the appointment of industry veteran Eleni Beyko as senior vice president offshore wind – a strategic growth area for the company. Beyko, who started on Jan.....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-3h-36m ago
ClassNK released Guidelines for Remote Surveys Ver. 2.0, including a class notation requirement for the ship with advance preparation for remote surveys.ClassNK has been working on the advancement of surveys using digital technology in line with its R amp D roadmap and Digital Grand Design 2030…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-4h-16m ago
Many of the largest flag states—including the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong China , Singapore as well as the Bahamas and Cyprus—continue to perform to an exceptionally high standard, with traditional flags and open registers performing equally well…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-18h-13m ago
Ship repair yard Guam Shipyard will pay nearly $70,000 and take measures to improve its facilities following multiple pollution violations discovered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA in 2018.The EPA said on Tuesday its settlement with Guam Industrial Services…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-18h-46m ago
Maritime security risk management firm Dryad Global announced Tuesday it has appointed Teresa Peacock as its first non executive director.Peacock is currently managing director at maritime staffing and recruitment firm Spinnaker Global and a member of the Maritime UK’s Diversity Taskforce…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-19h-49m ago
Maine Maritime Academy MMA announced Tuesday it is partnering with maritime technology company SailPlan to accelerate the development of an intelligent vessel’s navigation platform and shoreside vessel control.The academy said it equip its fleet…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-20h-30m ago
Congress recently made a major, if little noticed, new investment in American infrastructure. As part of the year end budget deal, lawmakers released $10 billion that had been locked away in the Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund to be used for its intended purpose: dredging U.S.....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-21h-21m ago
Maltese tug operator Tug Malta has taken delivery of Senglea, a new Damen RSD Tug 2513 to be used for maneuvering container vessels in and out of the harbor.Handed over on January 15, the newbuild joins a fleet that already has a number of Damen ASD tugs…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-21h-46m ago
Over 300 leading companies said on Tuesday they would work together to help hundreds of thousands of merchant sailors stuck on ships for many months due to COVID 19 in a crisis that risks creating more dangers at sea.About 90% of world trade is transported by sea…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-22h-55m ago
The Iranian and Panamanian flagged vessels seized by Indonesian authorities for suspected illegal oil transfers are making their way to dock at Batam island in the country’s Riau Islands Province for further investigation, a Indonesia coast guard spokesman told Reuters.The two supertankers…....
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Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-23h-7m ago
There is increasing pressure for shipowners to sharpen their environmental performance, driven by an IMO target to halve greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by 2050, regional regulations and market pull from charterers, banks and investors.“This represents a whole new ball game for the indust....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-24m ago
Oslo listed seismic surveyor Polarcus has defaulted on its bank loans and bonds, it said on Tuesday, sending the company amp 39 s shares plunging more than 30%.Polarcus and other seismic surveyors have been hit by weak demand as oil companies slash…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-24m ago
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd said on Tuesday that it plans an initial public offering IPO to raise funds toward a 1 trillion won $905 million investment over five years into green technology.Hyundai Heavy will issue a stake of about 20% in new shares within the year, ....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-42m ago
Britain’s over 50s holidays group Saga said on Tuesday total cruise bookings stood at 140 million pounds $191.3 million as it prepares to restart sailing in May after a torrid year for the travel industry due to the global health crisis.Mass…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-58m ago
Engines manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said it has been awarded a six year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity IDIQ contract by the U.S. Coast Guard USCG . The agreement, worth approximately $53 million, enables Fairbanks Morse to maximize…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-2h-12m ago
MAN Energy Solutions won an order for six MAN B amp W 11G95ME GI Mk10.5 main engines in connection with the building of six ultra large, 23,500+ teu container vessels for Hapag Lloyd.The engines will be built in Korea and will offer the option of operating on LNG or conventional fuel…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4h-5m ago
Tanker shipping was in many ways the odd one out of the shipping sectors in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, the market was strong, only to finish off the year in the doldrums, while the other sectors stayed profitable. Even a demand boost in December only managed to lift earnings slightly…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4h-21m ago
Vineyard Wind, the developer of the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, said on Monday it has asked the Biden administration to restart its permitting process after former President Donald Trump amp 39 s government abruptly canceled it last month.The company said in a statement it had notified the....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6h-58m ago
Pirates are stepping up attacks on ships in West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, defying regional navies. On Saturday, pirates off Nigeria kidnapped 15 sailors from a Turkish container ship and killed one.Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea kidnapped 130 seafarers in 22 separate incidents last year…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-19h-33m ago
Holland Pump continues expansion with acquisition of Complete Dewatering Pumps amp Wellpoints and expands its footprint in the pump rental marketHolland Pump Company, an independent specialty pump rental and dewatering solutions provider based in West Palm Beach.....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-22h-9m ago
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA has granted approval for OXE Marine amp 39 s OXE125, OXE150, OXE175 and OXE200 2021 diesel outboard models.In line with OXE Marine amp 39 s ambition to transform the outboard motor impacting the journey toward…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-22h-30m ago
The newly commissioned Siem Aristotle joins sister ship Siem Confucius as the world’s largest liquefied natural gas LNG powered pure car/truck carrier PCTC vessels.Operating exclusively for Volkswagen Group, the Siem Aristotle is the second…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-23h-21m ago
An unmanned vessel is now surveying more than 3,500 nautical miles of the Western Galveston Bay, near the Houston Ship Channel.DEA Marine Services, a division of David Evans and Associates, Inc. DEA , in Vancouver, Wash., equipped its survey…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-23h-54m ago
Havyard said Monday it has been contracted to develop a new emissions free ship concept for transporting cargo between European ports.The contracting partner, an unnamed European company, was first introduced to Havyard by Invest in Norway,…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-1d-55m ago
The United States often sends ships and aircraft into the South China Sea to “flex its muscles” and this is not good for peace, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, after a U.S. aircraft carrier group sailed into the disputed waterway.The strategic South China Sea…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-1d-1h-32m ago
Ship data consumption is booming, and as digitalization and data trends increasingly drive the maritime world, Inmarsat celebrated a pair of milestones, hitting the 10,000 vessel mark on Fleet Xpress installations and launching its amp 34 Fleet Data Academy. amp 34 Traffic DoublesAccording to Inm....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-3d-4h-14m ago
Classification society DNV GL said it has granted Approval in Principle AIP to Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering KSOE for a new wing sail auxiliary propulsion system for ships designed to help reduce shipping emissions and fuel burn.The wind powered auxiliary propulsion system…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-1h-54m ago
From 3D laser scanning to Computational Fluid Dynamics, an efficient and successful major mid life refit such as the one completed on the RV Roger Revelle requires intricate advance design planning, an updated technical toolbelt, as well as the personal touch.....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-2h-18m ago
Ship management company V.Group has announced the appointment of Bjoern Sprotte as chief executive officer, Ship Management.Based in Hamburg and reporting directly to V.Group CEO René Kofod Olsen, Sprotte replaces Franck Kayser, who has requested…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-2h-27m ago
This month MR dives inside the $60 million refit of RV Roger Revelle, a project which leverages a treasure trove of ‘lessons learned’ from recent refits in the academic research vessel fleet and highlights the value of slimming the vendor list.Research…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-2h-37m ago
China passed a law on Friday that for the first time explicitly allows its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels, a move that could make the contested waters around China more choppy.China has maritime sovereignty disputes with Japan in the…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-2h-54m ago
From his office overlooking Cherbourg docks, general manager Yannick Millet points to trailers destined for Ireland that belong to Amazon and FedEx, new customers and a signal of a potential big shift in post Brexit trade.Confronted by red tape…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-3h-1m ago
Pete Buttigieg, President Joe Biden amp 39 s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Transportation, has voiced his support for the Jones Act, a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States.Buttigieg amp 39 s comments came in response to questioning by Sen.....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-17h-24m ago
The Biden administration has temporarily suspended oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters while it evaluates the legal and policy implications of the program, according to a Department of Interior memo.The move appears…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-19h-50m ago
China amp 39 s Sanlin Shipyard has built and delivered a new harbor tug for the Port of Shanghai.The Robert Allan Ltd. designed workboat Hai Gang 501 will be used by Shanghai Harbor Fuxing Shipping Service Company for berthing and unberthing in harbor…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-20h-27m ago
Greensea amp 39 s open architecture technology on Remotely Operated Vehicles furthered by Small Business Innovation Research Phase II grantGreensea Systems, Inc. creator of OPENSEA, an open architecture robotics platform for the marine industry, won…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-21h-9m ago
Expedition cruise vessel Ocean Victory, under construction at the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China, is slated to commence sea trials by the end of the week, Norwegian designer Ulstein revealed Thursday.The newbuild is the third in the Ulstein designed…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-21h-46m ago
Stolt Tankers said it has been commissioned by chemicals company BASF to help design and build a unique new tanker capable of operating when extremely low water levels hamper river shipping on the Rhine.The Rhine, which starts in Switzerland…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-22h-37m ago
Phoenix Lighting has introduced the SturdiSignal Series of navigation lights a fully modular and serviceable LED navigation light.Phoenix said its design allows for tool less repair in minutes, without any electrical work. With a spare LED module kept onboard for field repairs…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-23h-29m ago
Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., LLC said it has signed a design contract with IHC America Inc. for a new 6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge TSHD .The new vessel will join Cashman Dredging’s current fleet of specialized…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-4d-23h-54m ago
Lucinda Lessley has been named Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD , the Biden Administration announced Thursday among a number of key appointments to its Department of Transportation DOT leadership team.Lessley…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-28m ago
With effect from April 1, 2021, Dirk Wagner will take over as Managing Director at SCHOTTEL Middle East SME assuming the responsibilities of Andrew Bull, who will be leaving the company to pursue other interests outside of SCHOTTEL.Wagner…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-1h-42m ago
PAO Sovcomflot SCF Group and Total have concluded a time charter agreement for up to seven years for a newbuild 174,000 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carrier, scheduled to be delivered Q3 2023 and to be owned and operated by SCF…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-5h-23m ago
Boluda Towage SL on Thursday signed an agreement to acquire Iskes Towage amp Salvage amp 39 s port towage activities in Eemshaven, the Netherlands Lubeck, Germany and Lisbon, Portugal, as well as its offshore activities, together with the management and office staff in the head office in IJmuid....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-5h-38m ago
China amp 39 s exports of clean marine fuels rose in December to a record since shipments began a year ago, taking 2020 exports of the ship fuel to 15.45 million tonnes, customs data showed on January 20, 2021.Chinese oil refineries began exporting…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-5h-48m ago
Classification society ABS informs it has granted approval in principle AIP to solid oxide fuel cell SOFC technology developed by South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. DSME .Granting of AIP follows two joint development projects between ABS and DSME…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-14h-21m ago
The developer of the first major U.S. offshore wind farm said on Wednesday it will soon apply for a federal permit from President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration, after former President Donald Trump amp 39 s government abruptly canceled its initial application…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-14h-46m ago
Members of Congress have joined state and local leaders in urging California officials to hasten COVID 19 vaccinations for workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation amp 39 s two busiest, hit hard by pandemic workforce disruptions and surging imports.As of Wednesday…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-14h-52m ago
Finnish marine equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä said it signed a framework agreement with Carnival Corporation covering the supply and installation of Wärtsilä’s waste water and dry waste treatment systems for up to 32 vessels across many of global cruise ship operator’s brands.....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-16h-58m ago
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced America amp 39 s return to the international Paris Agreement to fight climate change, the centerpiece of a raft of day one executive orders aimed at restoring U.S. leadership in combating global warming.The…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-17h-9m ago
The U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD said it will award $19.6 million in federal funding to support efficiency improvements and modernizations at America’s small shipyards.The investments awarded annually by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-18h-43m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday issued a warning to mariners and commercial fisherman about the dangers and legal consequences of switching off their Automated Identification Systems AIS , citing concern over a growing number of vessels operating…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-19h-38m ago
Two of the world amp 39 s biggest fertilizer producers, CF Industries Holdings Inc and Yara International Asa, are seeking to cash in on the green energy transition by reconfiguring ammonia plants in the United States and Norway to produce clean energy…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-21h-34m ago
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Energy DLA Energy has awarded Crowley Solutions a five year, $15 million contract for fuels transportation and distribution services for the Canada North Warning System locations supporting the nations’ joint security efforts.Serving the Canadian arctic region....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-21h-55m ago
Hong Kong headquartered dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin announced Wednesday that Martin Fruergaard will take over as CEO, replacing longtime chief executive Mats Berglund, who has decided to retie. Fruergaard, the current CEO of Danish gas shipping company Ultragas…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-5d-22h-54m ago
Two offshore drilling rigs, previously used for oil and gas exploration beneath the seabed, could soon help with space exploration.Namely, according to multiple reports this week, a company linked to billionaire Elon Musk bought two deepwater semi submersible drilling rigs last year…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-7m ago
BIMCO says the year 2021 has started strongly for the capesize market with 1,427 journeys completed or underway in the first 20 days of the year, a 10.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to figures from VesselsValue.....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-22m ago
Auxiliary wind propulsion systems provide Norsepower said it installed the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sails for SEA CARGO, a logistics provider in the North Sea market.According the analysis conducted by Norsepower and SEA CARGO, installation…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-56m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to its highest in a week on Wednesday as vessel rates improved across all segments.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk ....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-1h-53m ago
Dallas based Energy Transfer said Tuesday it had loaded the first Very Large Ethane Carrier VLEC the world amp 39 s largest at that under its previously announced joint venture with Satellite Petrochemical USA Corp. called Orbit Gulf Coast NGL Exports.The Seri Everest…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-2h-45m ago
A new BMT design 140 ft. catamaran passenger ferry has reportedly passed its sea trial and is due to enter the Kitsap Transit fleet in the next few weeks. Dubbed Enetai, the boat was built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders NBBB in Seattle…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-5h-28m ago
Gilmore, a U.S. based flow control solutions provider for the oil and gas industry, has appointed David Nemetz as its new Chief Executive Officer CEO .The company is a subsidiary of Aberdeen headquartered Proserv and provides flow control products and equipment for the drilling…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-6h-58m ago
Marine construction specialist company Herbosch Kiere has chosen Bawat’s Mobile containerized ballast water management system BWMS for its reception facility to serve its entire fleet of vessels and barges. Herbosch Kiere tested the world’s first Mobile BWMS from Bawat in the spring of 2020…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-15h-1m ago
Damen Shipyards Group said it has signed a contract with Svitzer for the delivery of an ASD Tug 3212. The vessel, to be named Svitzer Thames, will operate in the Port of London and will be the fourth Damen ASD Tug 3212 in the company’s U.K.....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-17h-26m ago
RSC Bio Solutions announced team expansions in several key geographic areas, as well as expanded distribution coverage. Hideki Tominga and Alhareth Shahen are joining as business development managers, Thomas TO is joining as a Technical Business Consultant…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-17h-40m ago
Ireland headquartered ship owner and charterer Arklow Shipping has contracted communications solutions provider Satcom Global to install Aura VSAT across 17 newbuild vessels due for delivery from 2021 onward.The new vessels will be activated on a range of Aura service packages…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-18h-49m ago
The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a network of oil trading firms, individuals and vessels that have helped Venezuelan state run oil company PDVSA sell crude mainly to Asia despite Washington amp 39 s sanctions on the South American nation.The measure targets a network that the U.S.....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-19h-59m ago
Drew Marine said it has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants to expand the availability of ExxonMobil’s range of high performance lubricants. Drew Marine’s global supply chain will help ensure the availability of Flagship grades…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-20h-13m ago
Port Milwaukee finished 2020 with its highest annual cargo volume in the past seven years.Despite the unusual year amp 39 s historic and unprecedented difficulties, including pandemic and flooding related challenges, overall tonnage for the municipal…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-20h-31m ago
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration MARAD on Tuesday authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi Mission Vessels NSMV , marking a key milestone for one of America amp 39 s most high profile shipbuilding…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-21h-54m ago
Testing, inspection and certification body Bureau Veritas BV said it has completed the proof of concept project for underwater remote surveys using the Seasam remotely operated underwater vehicle ROV technology eco system from Notilo Plus on a Corsica Linea car ferry Mediterranée.....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-22h-17m ago
Boatbuilder Brix Marine formerly Armstrong Marine USA has been contracted by aerospace and defense technology company, Northrop Grumman, to build a catamaran survey research vessel, slated for fall 2021 completion.The 44 by 16 foot vessel is Brix’s third IPS drive catamaran…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-23h-3m ago
An ABS classed Suezmax tanker ordered by Avin International LTD, the first vessel of a potential order of three vessels, is to be the first ammonia fuel ready vessel in the world.The landmark 274 meter long vessel is now under construction at China amp 39 s New Times Shipbuilding Co.…....
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Published 4y-10mo-3w-6d-23h-32m ago
U.K. based shipping company Scotline Marine Holdings said it has taken delivery of Scot Ranger, the third vessel in a newbuild series from Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes.This ship is a close sister to the previous two, Scot Carrier and Scot Explorer, but with one key difference.....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-20m ago
KVH Industries, Inc. announced Tuesday that GreenSteam, developers of vessel performance optimization solutions for a sustainable shipping industry, has joined the KVH Watch Solution Partner program and will offer the KVH Watch service as part…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-1h-15m ago
Business interruption, pandemic outbreak and cyber incidents three separate but amp 39 strongly interlinked amp 39 matters lead the pack as the top threats to maritime in 2021, according to the 10th Allianz survey on risk in the maritime sector.The maritime industry…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-2h-3m ago
Proman Stena Bulk Ltd confirmed that steel cutting has commenced for its state of the art IMOIIMeMAX methanol fuelled 49,900 DWT vessel Stena Pro Patria, which is due for delivery in early 2022. Stena Pro Patria will be the first of the three…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-2h-31m ago
Seattle based SeaTac Marine Services announced it has acquired a new heavy deck cargo barge. The 2010 built barge can haul up to 11,000 tons and with nearly 30,000 square feet of deck space, making it one of the larger barges in the Pacific cargo trade.....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-2h-58m ago
Valmet is enhancing emission control with its patented and fully automatic water treatment solution for the marine scrubber system and exhaust gas recirculation system. Valmet Marine Water Treatment system consists of four different modules…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-3h-14m ago
Austal Australia launched the VOLTA series of electric powered high speed ferry solutions, with the introduction of the Passenger Express 46V, a fully electric powered 46 meter catamaran ferry design.The VOLTA series is distinct in the burgeoning…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-3h-22m ago
M.A.R.S. Europe said it has been awarded a contract by Teekay Petrojarl Floating Production UK Ltd. for dismantling and recycling of the Petrojarl Banff floating production, storage and offloading unit FPSO . The deal includes engineering, preparation…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-20h-18m ago
The U.S. dredging fleet is growing. Presently on order and under construction is a raft of in demand equipment that will help to keep America’s ports and waterways open, safeguard coastal communities and maintain the vital flow of maritime commerce to…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-21h-24m ago
The Arctic has long proven to be a barometer of the health of our planet. This remote part of the world faces unprecedented environmental assaults, as climate change and industrial chemicals threaten a way of life for Inuit and other Indigenous…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-22h ago
China’s Chengxi Shipyard has delivered the first of twin self unloading transshipment newbuilds for Germany’s largest bulk carrier owner Oldendorff Carriers.Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine amp Ports, said the newbuilds are the first…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-22h-28m ago
The United States has told European allies it plans to impose sanctions on a Russian pipe laying ship, amp 34 Fortuna amp 34 , involved in construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, German business daily Handelsblatt reported on Monday.The U.S.....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-23h-8m ago
DP World Antwerp Gateway has ordered a fleet of 34 Automated Stacking Cranes for its container terminal in Antwerp, Belgium. The Konecranes Gottwald ARMGs will be an expansion to the current fleet of 20 currently in operation. The first batch will be delivered in Q2 2022, the last batch by 2026.....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-23h-15m ago
French engineering firm GTT said it has received an order from the Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries SHI for the tank design of a new 174,000 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carrier on behalf of the Korean ship owner Pan Ocean.GTT will design the tank…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-23h-39m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index dropped on Monday, as weaker rates for the larger capesize segment offset gains in panamax and supramax vessel rates.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell 14 points, or ....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-1d-22m ago
Polish shipbuilder Remontowa Shipbuilding said it recently delivered the fourth in a series of six tugboats for the Polish Navy.The vessel, H 12 Semko, was built in Gda sk and sailed to winouj cie for handover to the 8th Vice Admiral Kazimierz…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-1d-1h-21m ago
The company that bought the ammonium nitrate which exploded in Beirut last August had possible links to two Syrian businessmen under U.S. sanctions for ties to President Bashar al Assad, according to a report by a Lebanese journalist and London company filings.Savaro Ltd…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-1d-2h-3m ago
As shipowners mull the pros and cons associated with new fuels to meet tightening emissions rules, Chevron Marine is finding that some ship owners that switched older engines to very low sulfur fuel oil VLSFO are reporting build up of red deposits on piston crowns and top edges…....
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Published 4y-10mo-4w-1d-4h-55m ago
The United States on Friday sanctioned companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation.They are the…....
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Published 4y-11mo-21h-52m ago
Svitzer Australia recently took delivery of a new RAstar 3000 W series ASD tug, Svitzer North, from ASL Shipyard in Singapore.The vessel amp 39 s design was developed by Robert Allan Ltd. in close cooperation with Svitzer’s operations team, to meet the unique demands of the Port of Geraldton…....
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Published 4y-11mo-22h-4m ago
The global offshore wind industry has been picking up pace unabated by the global pandemic, with industry investments growing and offshore wind turbine makers competing on who amp 39 ll build a larger turbine. With offshore wind turbines, bigger is better…....
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Published 4y-11mo-22h-49m ago
Heddle Shipyards, the largest Canadian ship repair company on the Great Lakes, said it has hired Jared Newcombe as Chief Strategy Officer.Newcombe, an accomplished shipyard executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry, began his…....
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Published 4y-11mo-23h-9m ago
Captain Dianna Wolfson took the helm Friday as the 110th commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard NNSY and first female leader in its 253 year history.Wolfson also holds the distinction of becoming the first female commander of any of the nation’s…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-6m ago
The liquefied natural gas LNG powered, 185,000 GT cruise ship Costa Toscana was floated out to the outfitting pier at Meyer Turku shipyard on Friday. Due to harsh weather conditions, the filling of the dry dock started on Thursday.“As this is also the start of the final stage of shipbuilding…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-1h-5m ago
The board of Wallem Group announced that chief executive Frank Coles has resigned and will be leaving the company shortly.As many will be aware, Coles has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the COVID 19 pandemic, and he now wishes to become more involved in promoting the....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-2h-14m ago
Dutch crane specialist Huisman has signed a letter of intent with China amp 39 s Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore for the delivery of a 2,600mt Leg Encircling Crane LEC for OIM Wind’s BT 220IU offshore wind installation unit.OIM Wind last year signed an EPC contract with CIMC for the construction o....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-2h-57m ago
New York listed offshore vessel owner SEACOR Marine has completed the previously announced sale of its offshore crew transfer subsidiary Windcat Workboats to the Belgian shipping and logistics group Compagnie Maritime Belge CMB .Windcat is headquartered in Lowestoft…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-5h-2m ago
The Alaska Chadux Network ACN and the Alaska SeaLife Center ASLC have finalized an agreement to develop and implement a program to respond to oil spill impacted marine mammals throughout Western Alaska, the U.S. Arctic, and Prince William Sound.....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-5h-43m ago
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku held a steel cutting ceremony for Carnival Cruise Line amp 39 s next Excel Class ship, the 180,000 gross ton Carnival Celebration, slated to debut from PortMiami in 2022.The newbuild is a sister ship the 5,200 passenger…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-18h-2m ago
A refurbished 48 foot workboat has been delivered to The University of Southern Mississippi USM for its second life as a research vessel.The vessel, an Endeavor 45 cabin patrol vessel originally built by Silver Ships in 2008 for the State of Mississippi Department of Marine Resources DMR …....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-18h-52m ago
An infrastructure upgrade project is underway on Christian Island, Ontario, and one of the main components of the project is the construction of a new double ended ferry DEF – a so called “Floating Bridge” from the mainland to the island.....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-19h-40m ago
Yanmar America said it has hired Carl J. Micu as division manager of power solutions. He will oversee all engine sales and be responsible for the strategic development of long term sales growth plans and annual sales targets related to industrial engines…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-20h-35m ago
Congestion delaying LNG shipments via the Panama Canal is expected to last through the peak demand winter months, traders close to the situation said, although the canal amp 39 s regulator said it had made changes to speed up transit.The price of liquefied…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-22h-26m ago
Shipbuilding giant Fincantieri said Thursday that it has launched Silversea Cruises’ new ship Silver Dawn at its yard in Ancona, Italy. The cruise ship will now enter the outfitting phase ahead of scheduled delivery in November 2021.Silver Dawn…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-23h-25m ago
The town of Haugesund, Norway, home to busy waterways dotted with fishing and shipping vessels, was home to a maritime amp 39 world first amp 39 , with the announcement of the world’s first commercial Iridium GMDSS installation.The Norwegian trawler Trygvason…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-23h-41m ago
French naval engineering firm GTT announced it has obtained approval in principle AiP for the NO96 membrane containment system for liquefied natural gas LNG fuel tank application for ultra large container vessel ULCV from classification…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1d-23h-48m ago
KVH Industries, Inc. announced that marine technical services firm Kilo Marine has joined the KVH Watch Solution Partner program and will offer KVH Watch connectivity as part of a wide range of marine services. In particular, the digital services…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-9m ago
Finnish welding and production automation company Pemamek said it delivered a new welding robot station to Edison Chouest Offshore amp 39 s ECO LaShip shipyard in Louisiana.The newly commissioned PEMA VRWP C robot station is a compact solution to automatize micro panel welding…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-44m ago
The Russia led Nord Stream 2 consortium said on Thursday that work to lay its subsea gas pipeline to Germany would resume in Danish waters on Jan. 15, the TASS news agency reported, despite pressure from the United States for construction to…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-45m ago
The Trump administration added China’s CNOOC to a U.S. economic blacklist on Thursday, accusing the oil giant of helping Beijing intimidate neighbors in the South China Sea and ratcheting up tension days before U.S. President elect Joe Biden takes office.Alongside blacklisting CNOOC…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-1h-19m ago
A new examination of the wreck of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic in 1994 with the loss of 852 lives, will be possible from the summer when a change to Swedish law comes into force, news agency TT reported on Thursday.The official investigation concluded in 1997 that the roll on…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-1h-21m ago
Egypt has reopened three Red Sea commercial ports and one fishing port which were shut earlier on Wednesday because of high winds and rough seas the Red Sea Ports Authority and two sources said.The reopened ports are Suez, Zeitiyat, Adabiya and the fishing port of al Ataka, they added.Two other port....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-18h-1m ago
Just 100 companies account for most of the profits from the world’s seas, researchers said on Wednesday, calling on them to help save the oceans from over fishing, rising temperatures and pollution.Together, the companies generated $1.1 trillion in revenues in 2018…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-18h-49m ago
Bill Forslund recently joined naval architecture and marine engineering design consultancy BMT as commercial business development manager, concentrating on West Coast new business, passenger vessels, navy and commercial tug and barge projects.....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-18h-59m ago
U.S. shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO on Tuesday launched the future USNS John Lewis T AO 205 , the first of six vessels in the John Lewis class fleet oiler program designed to support the U.S. Navy.Construction of the future USNS John Lewis T AO 205 began in the fall of 2018.....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-19h-10m ago
Norwegian energy company Equinor said it has been selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power in one of the United States amp 39 largest renewable energy procurements to date.Under the award, Equinor and partner BP will provide 1,260…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-20h-5m ago
Is neo colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea the answer to West Africa’s maritime crime crisis In October 2020, China’s transport ministry established an ad hoc workgroup to lay down precautionary measures for ships and seafarers passing through…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-21h-41m ago
Carnival Cruise Line said it has named Darrell Campbell as chief financial officer. He joins the U.S. based cruise operator from parent company Carnival Corporation where he has served as corporate treasurer since 2017.Prior to his role at Carnival Corp…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-22h-14m ago
Carnival Cruise Line said it has named Darrell Campbell as chief financial officer. He joins the U.S. based cruise operator from parent company Carnival Corporation where he has served as corporate treasurer since 2017.Prior to his role at Carnival Corp…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-22h-14m ago
Naval Group manufactured a new generation propeller via a metal 3D printing process, mounted on a tripartite minehunter.This propeller is 2.5 m in diameter, supported by five 200 kg blades. The equipment left the workshops of the Naval Group…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-23h-33m ago
Insurers are set to raise the cost of providing cover for merchant ships through the Red Sea after a series of incidents that have hit vessels around Saudi Arabian waters, industry sources said.The possibility of more attacks on commercial shipping…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2d-23h-43m ago
Q LNG Transport and Shell Trading US Company announced Wednesday that the first offshore liquified natural gas LNG bunkering articulated tug and barge ATB in the United States, the Q LNG 4000 is ready for operations along the southeast U.S.....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-27m ago
Interpol has issued red notices for the captain and owner of the ship that carried the chemicals which devastated Beirut in an explosion in August, killing 200 people, Lebanon’s state media said.Five months since one of the biggest non nuclear blasts on record…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-1h-55m ago
Mark Buzby, the Trump appointed head of the U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD , has resigned following the violent intrusion of the U.S. Capitol by the President amp 39 s supporters, the agency confirmed to MarineLink.“I no longer believe that I…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-2h-41m ago
In the next decade, we’ll see more accelerated change in shipping fuels than we’ve seen in the last century. What does this heightened diversity mean for shipowners They must be nimbler than ever – a shift that requires work. It means greening supply chains…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-3h-17m ago
The turbulence of the past year has in many ways clouded the underlying fundamentals in the dry bulk shipping market, but with 2020 now behind us, we are in a better position to establish an overview of expectations for 2021. Overall, total…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-3h-38m ago
Danish offshore support vessel operator Maersk Supply Service will continue providing marine support to The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit engineering and environmental organization working to rid oceans of plastic pollution.The Ocean Cleanup’s…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-3h-51m ago
Norway based risk management and quality assurance company DNV GL will change its name to DNV on March 1, 2021.The classification society, providing services to offshore and maritime industries, among others, has had the current name since the…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-5h-27m ago
A new agreement between ABB Turbocharging, Hyundai Global Service HGS and Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine amp Machinery Division HHI EMD has established a ‘total service solution’ for ABB and Hyundai customers.Under the agreement, ABB Turbocharging…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-18h-15m ago
Norway based shipowner Klaveness Combination Carriers said it took delivery of a new combination carrier vessel from the New Yangzi Shipyard in China on Monday.The Baiacu is the sixth in a series of eight contracted CLEANBU combination carriers…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-18h-39m ago
In early October, Waterways Council, Inc. WCI reported in its newsletter Capitol Currents that the future of the Water Resources Development Act WRDA of 2020 hung in the balance, with many unknowns for its chances of being signed into law…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-19h-10m ago
The cost of shipping liquefied natural gas LNG from the United States to Asia hit a record high on Tuesday as appetite for the fuel from buyers there and delays through the Panama Canal reduced the amount of ships for hire.Freezing temperatures…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-19h-42m ago
Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC said it is working to advance the exploration viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as potentially viable fuel sources for its vessels.The initiative is part of the Swiss…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-20h-13m ago
Oil hit an 11 month high just below $57 a barrel on Tuesday, bolstered by Saudi Arabia amp 39 s plans to limit supply, offsetting worries that rising coronavirus cases globally would curtail fuel demand.Brent crude settled up 92 cents, or 1.7%, at…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-20h-48m ago
Custom fabricated structural bearings are being introduced by Hercules Engineering for extremely high stress applications in structures requiring outstanding load bearing performance, even in compact or wet spaces in applications such as ports loaders…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-20h-52m ago
Norway based Henriksen Hooks said its new Liferaft Release Hook into full production following completion of a prolonged testing program.Now available globally, the new crane hook has been especially developed for launching inflated liferafts.....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-21h-38m ago
Fluechem launched what it is calling amp 34 a revolutionary new system amp 34 that allows shipping owners to create their own Urea solution onboard.Launched at the end of 2020 the Urea Generator by Fluechem was born out of a deep understanding of the challenges…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-22h-12m ago
Nautilus Labs, a technology firm aiming to advance the efficiency of ocean commerce through artificial intelligence, announced its partnership to optimize fleet performance with joint venture partners Carisbrooke Shipping and SMT Shipping. Both Carisbrooke…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3d-23h-7m ago
China amp 39 s effective ban on imports of Australian coal is forcing a realignment of flows between the world amp 39 s two biggest importers and two largest exporters.Indonesia and Australia dominate the global seaborne coal trade, with the Southeast Asian nation tops in thermal coal…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-11m ago
Norway amp 39 s oil and gas reserves have made it one of the world amp 39 s wealthiest countries but its dreams for deep sea discovery now center on something different.This time, Oslo is looking for a leading role in mining copper, zinc, and other metals…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-21m ago
Hempel announced an ambitious strategy to double its revenue by 2025, with a strong focus on innovation and digitalization.Hempel has faced its fair number of challenges over its 105 year history, with COVID 19 and the year 2020 presenting historic challenges in the global supply of coatings.....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-21m ago
An initiative aiming to help track and reduce shipping amp 39 s carbon emissions is among five projects recently awarded U.K. government funding through the country amp 39 s Space Agency.The University of Leicester will use satellite analytics to track the…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-39m ago
Shell Marine said it has been awarded a multi year contract to provide marine lubricants to cruise line operator Carnival Corporation’s global fleet of 89 ships. Carnival will offset the carbon dioxide emissions from the marine lubricants it purchases from Shell…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-1h-9m ago
NOAA has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Agency for International Development USAID to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated IUU fishing across borders and promote sustainable fisheries abroad, as the U.S. ramps…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-1h-22m ago
Raytheon Anschütz launched a new ECDIS in January 2021, the ECDIS NX Compact, which is a preconfigured system of a 24 inch panel pc and the ECDIS NX software that is designed to make installation and operation easier and safer. Optimized for ECDIS retrofits…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-1h-30m ago
German propulsion systems manufacturer SCHOTTEL said it has been awarded a contract to deliver SCHOTTEL EcoPellers and PumpJets for two new autonomous RoRo ships. They will be operated by ASKO Maritime AS, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler, and built at Cochin Shipyard CSL in India.....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-1h-53m ago
Nor Shipping has postponed its planned exhibition and activity program for June 2021, pushing the event back to January 10 13, 2022, organizers announced. The maritime trade fair is the latest in a string of international shipping events to…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-12h-38m ago
Classification society Lloyd’s Register LR announced the industry experts who have joined the advisory panel of its Maritime Decarbonization Hub, a dedicated center of excellence launched in October that aims to accelerate the safe, sustainable…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-13h-9m ago
Wärtsilä said its Fleet Operations Solution FOS will be employed by UltraShip for the Denmark based shipowner amp 39 s entire fleet of 18 liquefied petroleum gas LPG carrier vessels.The solution by Wärtsilä Voyage is designed to save costs while…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-18h-21m ago
Great Lakes Dredge amp Dock Corporation on Monday announced the receipt of several major dredging awards in Georgia and Florida totaling $60.9 million which will be included in the year end 2020 backlog number.The awarded work includes:North County…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-18h-36m ago
Damen completes work on German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration WSV diving bell shipDamen Shipyards Group has completed construction and outfitting of a diving bell ship for client FMSW Koblenz Department Machinery Southwest …....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-19h-8m ago
Global Diving amp Salvage, Inc. has appointed Alisa Preston, P. Eng., as Director of Marine Technology to lead the growth of the marine services company’s underwater technology resources.Preston will be responsible for advancing the development…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-20h-1m ago
A amp 34 poorly maintained amp 34 livestock carrier seen operating with a list and a hole in its hull has been banned from Australian ports for a period of 24 months, the country amp 39 s amp 34 most severe banning to date amp 34 , authorities said Friday.The Marshall Islands…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-20h-24m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index climbed about 10% to its highest level in three months on Monday as soaring coal demand from China continued to power capesize rates higher.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-21h-28m ago
Bellingham, Wash. boatbuilder All American Marine announced it recently secured a contract to construct a research vessel for BLUETIDE Puerto Rico. The 73 by 26.7 foot aluminum catamaran will be constructed to USCG Subchapter T standards for…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-22h-6m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries HII said Monday it has completed the first phase of its Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence with the construction of a 22,000 square foot facility.The first of two planned buildings on the 20 acre campus in Hampton, Va.....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-23h-16m ago
After a highly volatile 2020, shipbroker Simpson Spence Young SSY looks at the next 12 months and highlights areas of particular interest in their 2021 Outlook Report. The report looks at various drivers of the shipping markets, including…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-23h-24m ago
Gambian authorities seized nearly three tonnes of cocaine from a shipment of industrial salt originating in Ecuador, a spokesman said on Friday, in one of the largest ever busts in West Africa.The 118 bags of cocaine were discovered on Thursday…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-23h-46m ago
Carnival Corp on Monday reported a preliminary adjusted net loss of $1.9 billion for the fourth quarter, as the cruise operator’s business was brought to a virtual standstill by the COVID 19 pandemic.The world’s largest cruise company’s shares fell 4% in early trading.Carnival…....
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Published 4y-11mo-4d-23h-51m ago
“We got 59,115 hours on those engines, without ever removing a head,” says Seaspan International’s Port Engineer Kevin Tweedy, “And they were still running. So, at 5,000 to 5,500 hours per year, we could easily have done 60,000 hours.”But the company schedule worked to do a like for like r....
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Published 4y-11mo-5d-42m ago
The head of global trade association Interferry reflects on the unprecedented challenges of 2020 and those ahead—but makes a case for cautious optimism.What a difference a year makes…In this column last January, I was hailing the worldwide ferry…....
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Published 4y-11mo-5d-49m ago
Late last year, a team of Damen group subsidiaries completed a challenging project to replace one of the twin rudder stocks on P amp O Ferries’ Pride of Canterbury. The 180 meter, 30,635 GT RoPax vessel operates on the Dover Calais crossing, the…....
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Published 4y-11mo-5d-1h-33m ago
The post Brexit woes facing Scotland’s fishing industry deepened on Saturday as its biggest logistics provider, DFDS Scotland, said it would halt exports to the European Union through one of its main services until at least Wednesday.Previously…....
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Published 4y-11mo-5d-2h-20m ago
America amp 39 s largest military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Friday that Keith Munn has been promoted to vice president, business management, and chief financial officer for its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss.Effective February 15…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-21h-9m ago
Custom Dredge Works CDW said it has delivered a new 14 inch electric powered chain ladder dredge to aggregate mining company Legacy Materials in Booneville, Iowa.The builder noted that the electric powered dredge will greatly reduce or eliminate air, noise and water pollution, as well as ongoing m....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-21h-41m ago
Icebreaking operations have commenced in Finland, with two icebreakers presently deployed in the Bay of Bothnia, where ice has begun to form at the head end and along shipping lanes.On December 25, by decision of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-21h-59m ago
Following the launch of the C32B 2025 MHP engine, Caterpillar Marine has announced the release of the new Cat C32B Triple Turbo 2433 MHP 2400BHP high performance marine engine, with a rated engine speed of 2,300 rpm.With a 20% increase in power output…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-22h-27m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index jumped about 11% to its highest in nearly three months on Friday as high Chinese coal demand drove up capesize rates.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-22h-48m ago
Newly formed dredging and marine infrastructure services firm Encore Dredging Partners, LLC. EDP said it has acquired Inland Dredging Company, LLC for an undisclosed purchase price.EDP said it completed the transaction with support from its sole financial sponsor…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-23h ago
Seattle based tug and towing company Foss Maritime said its chief operating officer Will Roberts has been promoted to president.“It was evident to our leadership team that Will’s ability to perform at the highest level along with his business…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-23h-18m ago
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Rem Offshore has said its platform supply vessel Rem Trader has been awarded a contract in the offshore wind sector.Rem Offshore said in a social media post on Friday that the vessel delivered in 2012, and…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-30m ago
The Korean Register KR has awarded Approval In Principle AIP for a liquefied natural gas LNG carrier with a prismatic IMO type B tank built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard HMD . The ship is a small to medium sized LNG carrier with a B type cargo…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-46m ago
Danish based Maersk Tankers has taken delivery 115,000 dwt tanker Maersk Sara from Chinese shipbuilder Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company DSIC .The LR2 vessel, second in a series of 10, is said to be 20% more fuel efficient than similar vessels…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-1h-30m ago
Ghana has taken delivery of sub Saharan Africa amp 39 s first offshore receiving terminal for liquefied natural gas LNG , allowing it to start delivering LNG to customers in the first quarter of this year, the terminal amp 39 s operator said.Tema LNG, which is backed by UK based Helios Investment....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-2h-30m ago
Crew transfer vessel company Northern Offshore Services N O S has signed a contract with the offshore wind farm giant Ørsted to provide vessels for its British west coast operations.N O S will provide crew transfer support to Ørsted’s UK West…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-3h-4m ago
French Navy amp 39 s ballistic nuclear submarine Le Terrible has arrived in dock 8 of the Brest naval base in France to continue its Full Cycle Docking FCD , otherwise known as a major refit. This will be the first FCD for Le Terrible and will involve…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-3h-29m ago
An Iranian ship arrived at the Venezuelan port of La Guaira on Thursday, according to Refinitiv Eikon data, in what appeared to be a continuation of the commercial alliance between the two countries targeted by U.S. sanctions.Iran has been supplying…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-15h-20m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard said it is seeking a cruise ship to host examiner training courses while underway.The contracting opportunity is for a vessel of at least 70,000 gross tons to host three Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner FPVE courses…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-18h-57m ago
Allseas amp 39 giant heavy lift vessel Pioneering Spirit will remove the DP3 and DP4 platforms in Morecambe Bay off the U.K. for independent oil and gas operator Spirit Energy.The two normally unmanned installations used to produce gas as part of…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-19h-20m ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ NYSE: HII Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke class DDG 51 destroyer Jeremiah Denton DDG 129 on January 7, 2021. The start of fabrication signifies the first 100 tons of…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-19h-32m ago
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Thursday she would resign, citing the intrusion of the U.S. Capitol by violent supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.Chao, the wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is the first Cabinet secretary to announce her departure after the events.....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-20h-41m ago
Gearing up to build the U.S. amp 39 first new heavy icebreaker in decades, Pascagoula, Miss. shipbuilder Halter Marine said it is upgrading the launch way area where the U.S. Coast Guard amp 39 s Polar Security Cutter PSC will be constructed.The detailed design phase is amp 34 rapidly progres....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-1d-23h-29m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index that tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities rose for a seventh session in a row on Thursday as rates firmed across all vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-1h-44m ago
Australia amp 39 s trade surplus narrowed in November as China curbs on coal and farm goods took some steam out of exports, while a rebound in the domestic economy sucked in record goods imports.Other data out on Thursday showed Australia amp 39 s property…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-2h ago
Trading house Mercuria and Singapore based asset manager Envysion Wealth Management have agreed to co invest in mining and energy projects, as default hit banks tighten their purse strings and leave commodities firms seeking other funding.The deal…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-2h-19m ago
The union representing Argentine port side grain inspectors said on Thursday it had ended a month long wage strike after reaching a contract deal with export companies that will allow international soy, corn and wheat shipments to return to…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-3h-3m ago
Investment company United Overseas Group UOG is to acquire Dubai based shipping company United Arab Chemical Carriers UACC , the two companies said on Thursday.The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-3h-9m ago
SchottelGmbH Wismar has invested neary $615,000 in a new crane system, a system designed to provide faster and more efficient production process, replacing an old system from 1979.Its two new cranes are double girder overhead travelling cranes with a load bearing capacity of 50 tonnes each…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-3h-17m ago
JERA, Japan amp 39 s biggest electricity generator and the world amp 39 s largest buyer of liquefied natural gas LNG , is operating gas power plants at lower rates as it runs down inventories amid rising heating demand as temperatures drop.The company joins other Japanese power generators reduci....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-3h-42m ago
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. NYSE: SALT announced today that it intends to change its name to Eneti Inc., subject to approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on February 3, 2021 for shareholders of record as of December 29, 2020.....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-12h-44m ago
Crowley Shipping announced Wednesday it has formed a New Energy division to focus on offshore wind and liquefied natural gas LNG services in the U.S. and adjacent regions.The Jacksonville, Fla. based maritime transportation and services firm…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-20h-57m ago
BWMS User Guide lays out path to compliance over lifetime of installationThe Ship Operations Cooperative Program SOCP has released the Ballast Water Management Systems BWMS User Guide. Developed by Glosten in cooperation with the SOCP Members…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-2d-21h-35m ago
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Havila Shipping has settled a dispute with subsea services provider DeepOcean.The dispute, now settled, came to light after Havila in December said it had terminated the contract with DeepOcean for the Havila Phoenix vessel…....
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A South Korean delegation is heading to Iran on Wednesday to seek the release of a chemicals tanker and its 20 member crew seized in Gulf waters by Iranian forces, Yonhap news agency reported.Iran denied on Tuesday it was using the ship and its crew as hostages…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-2h-1m ago
Indian Oil Corp IOC , the country amp 39 s top refiner, has loaded its first cargo of Iraq amp 39 s newly introduced Basra Medium crude grade, according to ship tracking data from Refinitiv Eikon and a source with knowledge of the matter.IOC loaded the cargo onto Minerva Kalypso…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-3h-1m ago
High shipping rates are set to continue for at least several weeks, despite new coronavirus lockdowns in Europe, boosted by demand for furniture, exercise equipment and home improvement goods, shipping group Maersk said on Wednesday.A surge…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-3h-19m ago
Norsk Fisketransport AS took delivery of a new Havyard wellboat dubbed Reisa, a boat that is designed to offer greater salmon capacity and enhanced fish welfare.All told, four Havyard ships have been delivered so far, and two more are scheduled…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-4h-11m ago
Petroleum facilities guards at Libya amp 39 s eastern Hariga oil terminal have delayed the loading of a one million barrel cargo as they press salary demands, the port amp 39 s manager said on Wednesday.The guards at Hariga, where Mesla and Sarir grades are loaded, have been staging a sit in, wh....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-5h-23m ago
Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a Norwegian/Swedish RoRo shipping company, will reactivate up to 9 of its 16 vessels that are currently in cold layup.The company, which owns 123 vessels, said Tuesday that the reactivation would take place during Q1 2021…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-6h-57m ago
Damen Shiprepair and Conversion DSC said it is wrapping up a ship repair and maintenance program involving seven vessels owned by French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM. The projects took place at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam DSAm in…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-18h-38m ago
A true family business, Stan and Mary Helen Stephens started operating fishing and hunting charters out of Valdez, Alaska on their first vessel the 26 foot m/v Mary Helen, in 1971. Soon after, the rest of the family joined in, operating tours on the waters around Valdez and in Prince William Sound.....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-19h-11m ago
Oil prices climbed nearly 5% on Tuesday after news that Saudi Arabia will make voluntary cuts to its oil output, while international political tension simmered over Iran amp 39 s seizure of a South Korean vessel.Brent crude futures rose $2.51, or 4.9%, to settle at $53.60 a barrel. U.S.....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-19h-42m ago
Wilson Sons will start in the first quarter of 2021 the construction of six tugboats, at its shipyards in Guarujá SP , helping to grow the company amp 39 s fleet, the largest in Brazil today with 80 tugboats. Click here to read a related story on the depth…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-21h-31m ago
Fairbanks Morse, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Ward Leonard Operating, LLC, a provider of motor and control solutions for military applications. This acquisition will expand the scope of power and propulsion…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-22h-20m ago
South Korean shipbuilding group Korea Shipbuilding amp Offshore Engineering KSOE said Tuesday it has secured a 900 billion won US$828 million order to build six 15,000 TEU containerships for an unnamed Asian shipowner, Yonhap reports.Four…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-23h-10m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, climbed on Tuesday to its highest level since mid October last year as rates for capesize and panamax vessels extended gains.The Baltic dry index…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-23h-50m ago
The United States on Tuesday blacklisted a Chinese company that makes elements for steel production, 12 Iranian steel and metals makers and three foreign based sales agents of a major Iranian metals and mining holding company, seeking to deprive Iran of revenues as U.S.....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-3m ago
However readers might define “normal”, 2020 was anything but. But the business of rigid inflatable boats RIB has been going at full throttle.Matthew Velluto, Director of Business Development and Marketing at RIBCRAFT USA, based in Marblehead…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-22m ago
Brazil’s waterways have enormous potential for commercial transport, but are still underused and inefficient in the country’s 12 river basins, according to Brazil’s National Transport Confederation CNT . Of the 63,000 kilometers km that could potentially be used for inland navigation…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-45m ago
Industrial conglomerate Teledyne Technologies Inc said on Monday it will acquire thermal imaging camera supplier FLIR Systems Inc in a $8 billion cash and stock deal to beef up its portfolio of imaging sensor technology.FLIR shareholders will receive $28 in cash and 0.0718 shares of Teledyne common ....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-52m ago
Iran denied on Tuesday it was using a South Korean ship and its crew as hostages, a day after it seized the tanker in the Gulf while pressing a demand for Seoul to release $7 billion in funds frozen under U.S. sanctions.The seizure of the MT…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-1h-36m ago
Karsten Sævik has been named managing director of the New Havyard Ship Technology AS NHST shipyard in Leirvik, Norway, replacing outgoing managing director, Erlend Hatleberg, who has chosen to seek new opportunities outside the Havyard Group…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-2h-36m ago
Kongsberg Digital reports that the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific MAAP has adopted its new K Sim eLearning solution, as well as commissioning installation of a cutting edge K Sim Safety firefighting simulator at its premises in the Philippines.K Sim Connect has provided more than 23…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-2h-58m ago
South Korea amp 39 s foreign ministry is reviewing whether a senior diplomat would be visiting Tehran on Sunday as planned, an official said, after Iranian forces seized a South Korean flagged chemical tanker in Gulf waters and detained its crew.The…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-12h-35m ago
Classification society ClassNK released its Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships, which outline the additional safety requirements of gas carriers that supply liquefied natural gas LNG fuel at sea.The number…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-13h-2m ago
For the first time since its inception in 1982, Bay Diesel has a new president. As voted by their Board of Directors in October 2020, the Senior VP of Sales Willard “Rob” Robins has taken on the role of President, with Scott Wheeler, founder and current president…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-13h-51m ago
Salvage crews completed cutting operations to separate the stern section from the Golden Ray wreck in St. Simons Sound, Ga., on Saturday night, and the giant piece of the overturned car carrier will be craned onto a barge and hauled away for recycling.Once lifting preparations conclude…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-18h ago
The U.S. State Department called on Iran on Monday to immediately release a South Korean flagged tanker that it seized in the Gulf and accused Tehran of threatening freedom of navigation as a way to extract relief from economic sanctions.“The…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-19h-42m ago
Evergreen Line took delivery of its sixth and seventh new 12,000 TEU class F type containerships on December 15. Ever Forever was built at the Geoje Shipyard of South Korea amp 39 s Samsung Heavy Industries, and Ever Far was delivered by Imabari Shipbuilding…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-20h ago
MetOcean Telematics MetOcean won a five year blanket purchase agreement BPA to supply the United States Coast Guard USCG with its search and rescue buoy, the Iridium Self Locating Datum Marker Buoy, also known as the iSLDMB.The United States Coast Guard is a a core user of the iSLDMB…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-20h-19m ago
Robert Allan founded Robert Allan Ltd. in 1930 when Allan commenced private practice as a consulting Naval Architect after serving as Technical Manager of a local major shipyard. In the 90 years that have passed, the organization has evolved…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-4d-21h-17m ago
Inland river pushboats operate in a harsh environment. Transiting our rivers, bays, lakes and inland waterways, these vessels push barges between hubs of commerce. Swift currents, trash and debris, heavy traffic and narrow waterways are day…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-1h-32m ago
Egypt’s revenues from the Suez Canal in 2020 declined 3% to $5.61 billion compared to 2019, the canal authority said in a statement on Sunday.Transit fees for all types of ships would remain unchanged in 2021 and would include reductions and incentives offered in 2020, Canal Authority Chairman Osa....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-2h-50m ago
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps seized a South Korean flagged tanker in Gulf waters, Iranian media said on Monday, at a time of tension between Tehran and Seoul over Iranian funds frozen at South Korean banks due to U.S. sanctions.Several…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-2h-55m ago
Squire Patton Boggs continued the expansion of its commodities and shipping capabilities with the addition of partner Kate Sherrard into its Financial Services Practice. She joins the firm from Clifford Chance where she was Head of the Asia…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-3h-7m ago
In a move that further expands its unmanned systems capabilities, Huntington Ingalls Industries acquired the autonomy business of Spatial Integrated Systems Inc. SIS which has proven unmanned surface vessel USV solutions.SIS’s unmanned systems…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-3h-16m ago
Singapore based shipbuilder Keppel Offshore amp Marine Ltd Keppel O amp M has delivered Singapore’s first Liquefied Natural Gas LNG bunkering vessel, FueLNG Bellina, to FueLNG.Built in Keppel O amp M’s Nantong shipyard, FueLNG Bellina is the second…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-4h-4m ago
Pressured by strict U.S. sanctions, Venezuela amp 39 s oil exports plunged by 376,500 barrels per day bpd in 2020, according to Refinitiv Eikon data and internal documents from state run PDVSA, financially squeezing socialist President Nicolas Maduro.The administration of U.S.....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-5h-29m ago
The UK Royal Navy’s new Carrier Strike Group has reached Initial Operating Capability IOC , meaning all elements of the group from fighter jets to radar systems to anti ship weapons have been successfully brought together and operated, the…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-5h-50m ago
Italian oil company Eni has extended the contract for BW Offshore amp 39 s Abo Floating Production Storage Offloading FPSO vessel.BW Offshore, the owner of the FPSO, said Monday it had signed the extension with Eni amp 39 s subsidiary Nigerian Agip Exploration.Under the extension…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-5d-7h-52m ago
Stena Embla, the third E Flexer ferry to be commissioned for Stena Line’s Irish Sea routes in the last 12 months, recently arrived in Belfast. Touted by the owner as amp 34 three of the most modern ferries in the world, amp 34 Stena Embla join her sister…....
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Published 4y-11mo-1w-6d-36m ago
Rotterdam based company DisinfectYour.com has launched a new service to help vessel owners and crew respond to COVID 19 outbreaks. The service includes complete disinfection of closed areas on a vessel, as well as care for the crew including…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-2d-1h-53m ago
Saltchuk Marine announced it has acquired Centerline Logistics’ harbor ship assist operations in California and the Pacific Northwest.Eight ship assist tugs currently operated under the Millennium and Starlight brands will join the Saltchuk Marine fleet in early 2021.....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-2d-2h-9m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued a ballast water management system BWMS type approval certificate to Alfa Laval Tumba AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-2d-2h-30m ago
A containership disabled by an engine room fire off the coast of Portugal is being towed to the Port of Algeciras in Spain for repairs.The Danish flagged Maersk Elba was initially towed to anchorage off Sagres after the fire left the box ship…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-2d-21h-36m ago
France has offered Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri amp 39 s a one month extension to its planned acquisition of French rival Chantiers de l amp 39 Atlantique, the finance ministry said in a statement sent to Reuters on Wednesday.State controlled Fincantieri has accepted the proposal…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-2d-23h-7m ago
Eagle Bulk Shipping has acquired two Ultramax bulk carriers, the U.S. based dry bulk owner operator announced Tuesday.The first vessel, which was built in 2015 and will be renamed the Helsinki Eagle, has been acquired for $16.5 million. The second vessel…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-3d ago
The first new U.S. flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier to be built in more than 35 years was launched at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on December 17.Scheduled for completion in mid 2022, the Interlake Steamship Company amp 39 s new River Class, self unloading bulk carrier Mark W.....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-3d-49m ago
Iraq agreed a $2.625 billion deal with South Korea’s Daewoo Engineering amp Construction on Wednesday to build the first phase at its planned Faw commodities port in the south of the country.Under the contract, signed in Baghdad by representatives of Iraq’s transportation ministry and the Sout....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-3d-1h-7m ago
Three people were rescued from a 71 year old tugboat that sank south of Puerto Rico on Thursday.The U.S. Coast Guard said its watchstanders at Sector San Juan fielded a mayday call from the crew of the 112 foot U.S. flagged tug Proassist III…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-3d-1h-31m ago
In a traditional keel laying ceremony at Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft FSG , the first hull segment of the newbuilding number 782, weighing more than 50 tons, was lowered by crane onto the blocks. In accordance with maritime custom, a 1 euro coin was placed under the keel for good fortune.....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-3d-2h-47m ago
Bollinger Shipyards will build four more Sentinel class Fast Response Cutters FRC for the United States Coast Guard after U.S. President Trump last Sunday signed into law the omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year 2021, which included funding…....
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Published 4y-11mo-2w-3d-3h-29m ago
Britain clinched a narrow Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, just seven days before it exits one of the world’s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire.The deal, agreed more than…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-1d-22h-36m ago
Built by Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Wash., the first of the U.S. Navy amp 39 s new fleet of six YT 808 class tugs was delivered in October after completing the last construction phase. Measuring 90 feet long and 38 feet 3 inches wide, the…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-1d-23h-15m ago
The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index posted its first annual gain in three years on Thursday as iron ore shipments to China bounced higher, despite a hit to shipping activity due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-2d-2h-22m ago
Singapore headquartered container carrier Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. ONE said it has signed a letter of intent LoI with Japan amp 39 s Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. for the 15 year charter of six new ultra large containerships ULCS . The vessels…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-2d-2h-31m ago
The United States is urging European allies and private companies to halt work that could help build the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and is preparing wider sanctions on the Russian project in coming weeks, senior Trump administration…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-2d-2h-38m ago
In last month’s Training Tips for Ships, we spoke about the value of creating a culture of learning. Even though many organizations have yet to achieve a healthy learning culture, the concept itself is not controversial. The value is self evident and universally understood.This month…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-2d-4h-34m ago
Cruise ship operator Viking has this week informed that its first expedition ship – the 378 guest Viking Octantis – was floated, marking a major construction milestone and the first time that the new ship touches water.The float out is important…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-2d-4h-37m ago
Last Tuesday, the crew of the service operations vessel SOV Esvagt Njord helped save seven fishermen in distress near the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm in the U.K. North Sea.Esvagt Njord is a wind turbine ship assisting Equinor in the operation…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-2d-23h-9m ago
Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the USCGC Robert Goldman to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 165th vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35 year period and the 42nd Fast Response Cutter FRC delivered…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-2d-23h-45m ago
Vessel collisions on America’s busy inland waterways have been a fact of life for a very long time. With towboats, barges, ferries, oceangoing ships and recreational vessels all jockeying for position in limited space, collisions and even more…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-3d-29m ago
Israel based international defense electronics company Elbit Systems has signed an agreement to buy maritime defense contractor Sparton for $380 million. Elbit said Wednesday that its U.S. subsidiary Elbit Systems of America had signed a definitive…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-3d-48m ago
Iraq amp 39 s government has agreed to sign a $2.625 billion contract with South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Engineering amp Construction to build the first phase of a giant cargo port in the south of the country, a port manager said on Wednesday.The long planned and repeatedly delayed Grand Faw port ....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-3d-1h-10m ago
Five Damen vessels have made their way across the Atlantic Ocean on a unique voyage to Canada. Early this year, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with Ontario based Doornekamp Construction for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 3209. The vessel…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-3d-1h-55m ago
Amazon seller Bernie Thompson shifted half of his production out of China to reduce his business risks and still found himself in the crosshairs of logistical chaos besetting the movement of goods around the globe.A surge in demand for furniture…....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-3d-2h-54m ago
German container liner Hapag Lloyd has ordered six ultra large container vessels from the Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering.DSME will build the 23,500+ TEU vessels and deliver them to Hapag Lloyd between April and December 2023.....
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Published 4y-11mo-3w-3d-3h-51m ago
Dutch offshore equipment provider Huisman has signed a contract with Keppel AmFELS for the delivery of a Leg Encircling Crane LEC for what will be the first Jones Act compliant wind turbine installation vessel Dominion Energy’s Charybdis.As reported recently…....
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